Title: District Campus Special Education Behavior Specialist
Classification Title: Behavior Interventionist
Reports to: Special Education Director
Terms of Employment: 183.5 days
Job Summary:
The Behavior Specialist will be responsible for helping to create and implement classroom management systems and individualized behavior intervention plans for students with disabilities.
Essential Functions:
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Conduct Functional Behavior Assessments and/or Analysis
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Create, train, and coach social skills implementation
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Lead district efforts to better understand and eventually create trauma informed practices
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Provide Professional Development to various groups to expand the knowledge of behavioral systems and best practices
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Engage in observation and feedback cycles regarding BIPs in progress
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Attend workshops to maintain current knowledge of new legislation and student advocacy service requirements
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Actively maintain or improve the external and internal image of the District, its divisions, and its schools
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Establish annual objectives as deemed appropriate by the supervisor
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Respond to inquiries or concerns in a timely manner
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Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.
Education:
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Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution
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Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education or approved for USBE's Associate Educator License (AEL) in Special Education
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Non-licensed applicants: An Associate Educator License (AEL) from the Utah State Board of Education is required. [Here is the link to apply.] *This must be obtained before your start date
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Single subject teaching credential or certification if teaching a specialized subject
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State certification
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Relevant teaching experience
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Knowledge of relevant technology
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Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred
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School or Clinic experience preferred
